4/10/1979 - Regular
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Board of County Supervisors
Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
April 10, 1979
7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke Civic Center
in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first
regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice-Chairman
Robert E. Myers, Supervisors R. Wayne Compton, Edward C. Park, Jr.
and Lawrence E. Terry.
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
and recognized County Executive William F. Clark, who offered
the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance.totheflagwas given
in unison.
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IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote,
the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 1979, were
approved as presented.
IN RE: DESIGNATION OF ROANOKE COUNTY AS AN "ALL AMERICAN CITY"
Chairman Johnson read a telegram she received from
President Jimmy Carter congratulating Roanoke County on its
recent designation along with the rest of the Valley as an
"All American City." Mrs. Johnson also read a letter from U. S.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Jr. commending the County for this
achievement.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF STELLA P. WERTZ FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A ONE-CHAIR BEAUTY SHOP
IN HER HOME AT ROUTE 2, BOX 241, SALEM (ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROSELAWN ROAD JUST WEST
OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN
ROAD) IN THE WINDSOR HILLS DISTRICT
This request was presented to the Supervisors by the
applicant, Mrs. Stella P. Wertz. No one appeared in opposition.
This concluded the public hearing, and on motion of
Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote the request
was approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21 (Zoning)
of the Roanoke County Code pertaining to home occupation.
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
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NAYS:
IN RE:
None
PETITION OF ROGER W. SMITH FOR REZONING FROM B-l*
TO B-2 OF A 0.4-ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 3604 *
BRAMBLETON AVENUE, S.W.(LOT 1 AND 25 FEET OF *
LOT 2, BLOCK 3, SURVEY 1 OF MOUNT VERNON *FINAL
HEIGHTS) IN THE CAVE SPRING DISTRICT; SAID *ORDER
PROPERTY TO BE CONVEYED TO BARRY LEE TERRY *
AND USED TO ESTABLISH GENERAL OFFICES, SHO~ffiOOMSt
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AND SALES AREAS FOR WOOD-BURNING STOVES, SUBJECT *
TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CONSENTED TO BY THE *
PETITIONER: *
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Due to the absence of the petitoner and/or attorney at
this time, this request was presented to the Supervisors by
Acting County Planner Logan, who noted that the Planning
Commission recommended denial of the rezoning. Mr. Logan
explained that the Commission opposed a straight B-2 zoning,
not the actual request. Mr. Logan noted that since the
Commission's hearing, the petitioner has proffered certain
conditions which basically call for reversion to B-1 should
that use cease to operate and upon the application for occupancy
for certain other uses; said conditions being enumerated in
the foregoing Final Order and outlined in a Proffer Statement
dated March 23, 1979.
At this point in the meeting, Mr. Bill Cruey, Attorney
for the petitioner arrived.
No one appeared in opposition to the request, although a
Mr. Henry F. Faery, 3516 Pinevale Road, S. W., did oppose any
straight B-2 zoning of the subject property. Mr. Faery was
assured that should the petitioner not use the property for
its intended use, said property will revert back to its original
B-1 zoning classification.
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, in response to this recommendation, Petitioner
has proffered certain conditions to be placed on the rezoning,
in accordance with Section 21-11 of the Code of Roanoke County,
as follows:
1) The intended use of the property shall be a retail
business to offer for sale wood burning stoves. Should the
intended use not develop or begin operation, and upon
application for the occupancy of any other use, the zoning
classification of the property shall revert to Office and
Residential District B-1.
2) In the event that the intended use as set out in
condition number (1) supra ceases to be operated, and upon
application for the occupancy of any of the uses listed herein
below, the zoning classification of the property shall revert
to Office and Residential District B-1. The uses referred to
hereinabove are as follows:
a. Food sales, hotels, motels, theaters, assembly
halls, automotive sales or services, mobile home sales or
services or restaurants contained within a continuous shopping
complex.
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b. Any of the uses allowed under and described in
Section 21-67.6, 21-67.7 or 21-67.8 of the Code of Roanoke
County.
WHEREAS, after due advertisement in the Roanoke Times and
World News, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on
said request at a meeting of the said Board held on April 10,
1979 , at 7:00 P.M. , and at said
public hearing gave all interested parties an opportunity to
be heard; and
WHEREAS, following said public hearing, the Board of
County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opinion that the
request of the Petitioner, Roger W. Smith, to rezone Lot 1
and the easterly 25 feet of Lot 2, Block 3, Survey #1 of Mount
Vernon Heights Subdivision, should be granted, said request
having been conditioned by the Proffer of Conditions filed
therewith.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the following described
parcel of land situate on Lot 1 and the easterly 25 feet of Lot
2, Block 3, of Survey #1 of Mount Vernon Heights Subdivision,
be, and the same hereby is, rezoned from Office and Residential
District B-1 to Business District B-2, upon the conditions set
forth in "Exhibit I" attached hereto:
BEGINNING at an iron pin on the southerly side
of Custis Avenue, S. W. at the division line of
Lots 1 and 24, Block 3, according to the Map of
Survey #1, Mount Vernon Heights, of record in
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the
County of Roanoke, Virginia, in Plat Book 2, Page
67; thence leaving Custis Avenue, S. W., S. 58 deg.
00' W. 100.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 32 deg.
00' W. 190.00 feet to an iron pin on the southerly
side of Brambleton Avenue, S. W. (formerly Mount
Vernon Drive); thence along the southerly side of
Brambleton Avenue, S. W. N. 58 deg. 00' E. 75.0
feet to a point; thence S. 77 deg. 00' E. 35.36
feet to an iron pin on the southerly side of
Custis Avenue, S. W. thence along the southerly
side of Custis Avenue, S. W. S. 32 deg. 00' E.
165.00 feet to the place of BEGINNING, and being
Lot 1 and 25" of Lot 2, Block 3, according to the
Map of Survey #1, Mount Vernon Heights, of record
as aforesaid, and as shown on survey made for Carl
B. Flora and R. S. Thompson, Jr. by T. P. Parker &
Son, Engineers and Surveyors, dated July 12, 1977.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the County Planner be, and
he hereby is directed to reflect this change in zoning on the
zoning maps of the County.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following
recorded votes:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2272 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN
GRANT FRO}! THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING
THROUGH THE LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS
FOR CERTAIN ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION SENIOR CITIZENS
CENTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
EQUIPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN GRANT
AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That a certain Title V Grant in the amount of $9,481.00
offered to be made by the State Office on Aging through the
League of Older Americans for certain Roanoke County Department
of Parks and Recreation Senior Citizens Centers for the purchase
of certain eqipment to be placed at Ogden Senior Center,
Bonsack Ruritan Club, and Mason's Cove School be, and it is
hereby, ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Executive be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the County of
Roanoke, the Title V Grant agreement accepting, all and singular,
the terms and conditions thereof.
On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the following
recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, }1r. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
None
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2273-ACCEPTANCE OF
TITLE V GRANT FOR PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTERS
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Expenditures
Grant Projects
LOA Equipment Grant
Equipment
660081-399
$9,481
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Revenues
Grant Projects
LOA Equipment Grant
Federal Cash
560081-0686
$9,481
On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
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AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: PRESENTATION OF 1979-80 BUDGET
County Executive Clark presented to the Supervisors a
recommended budget for the next fiscal year, which as required
by State law is a balanced budget, without the necessity of any
increase in local taxes. Mr. Clark then offered certain remarks
concerning certain principal features and highlights of the
proposed budget, which are enumerated below:
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1979-80 ROANOKE COUNTY BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
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No tax rate increases.
Total Budget, exclusive of the self-supporting Water Fund,
is proposed at $56,085,344, which is approximately 4% above
the current year's budget.
General Operating Fund revenues are projected to be
$26,421,978, or approximately 2.5% above the current revenu
from the same sources. In comparison with our neighboring
cities which have ongoing reassessment programs, Roanoke
County's principal source of local revenue-the real estate
tax-is basically static at 1974 assessed values.
It is recommended that no Federal General Revenue Sharing
funds be used for ongoing operating expenses, but rather
for non-recurring capital expenditures. A Capital
Improvements Program of $1,440,795 is recommended in this
regard.
The General Operating Fund is balanced largely as a result
of anticipated unexpended funds of nearly $2.4 million
within the current County budget.
School Budget of $42,901,389 represents 76.5% of the total
budget, exclusive of the Water Fund. The School Board's
'request for $14,720,013 is included in its entirety.
IN RE: REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND
WITHDRAWAL OF A REZONING PETITION
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6.
In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised
the the following petitions for rezoning have been referred
to the County Planning Commission since the Supervisors'
meeting on February 27, 1979:
(1) Petition of Ronald Thompson, Jr. for rezoning from B-2 to
M-l of a portion of a ).829-acre tract on the north side
of Route 419, 350 feet west from its intersection with
Bernard Drive and adjoining the Glidden Paint Center on
the west side. Rezoning is requested so the petitioner
may build office buildings thereon and lease them to
AAMCO for use as offices, showrooms, sales area, and
installation and repair of automatic transmissions.
Cave Spring District.
(2) Petition of Joe C. Brown and Dennis H. Carter for rezoning
from M-l to B-2 of two parcels containing a total of
0.865 acre and located on the east side of Route 311,
900 feet north of its intersection with Route 864 (old
Route 311) so that an indoor/outdoor flea market may
be operated thereon. Catawba District.
The following petition, previously referred to the Planning
Commission, is being withdrawn from further consideration at
the request of the petitioner and with the concurrence of the
Commission:
(3) Petition of Harold C. and Mildred R. Wingate for rezoning
from RE to B-2 of 5.5 acres on Route 311 to allow operation
of a restaurant.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2274 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID
MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FURNISHING THE ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION WITH SEVENTEEN (17)
PORTABLE TOILETS, UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE SUCCESSFUL
BIDDER
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That that certain bid of Churchill's Incorporated
of Roanoke in the amount of $4,042.00 for the purpose of
furnishing the Roanoke County Departmfnt of Parks and
Recreation with seventeen (17) portab~e toilets, with seven
(7) units to remain for a period of seven (7) months, and ten
(10) units to remain for four (4) months, upon all and singular
the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the
specifications of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, the bidder's
proposal and the provisions of this resolution be, and the
same is hereby, ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Executive be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to enter into contract with Churchill's
Incorporated of Roanoke for the aforesaid purpose; and
3. That all other bids for the furnishing of the
aforesaid portable toilets are hereby REJECTED and the County
Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the
County's appreciation for such bids.
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2275 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID
MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR THE PURCHASE
OF 4,800 FEET OF NEW FIRE HOSE TO REPLACE THE
OLD HOSE NOW BEING USED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY'S
FIRE DEPARTMENTS, UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That that certain bid of Angus Fire Armour Corporation
of Angier, North Carolina, in the amount of $7,008.00 for the
purchase of 4,800 feet of new fire hose to replace the old hose
now being used throughout the County's Fire Departments, upon
all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation
to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, Virginia,
the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution
be, and the same is hereby, ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Executive be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to enter into contract with Angus Fire
Armour Corporation of Angier, North Carolina, for the purchase
of the aforesaid fire hose; and
3. That all other bids for the purchase of said fire
hose are hereby REJECTED and the County Clerk is directed to
so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation
for such bids.
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On motion of Supervisor Terry
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr.
NAYS: None
and adopted by the
Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2276 ESTABLISHING A POLICY
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ANIMAL CLAIMS
ARISING OUT OF THE DESTRUCTION OF FARM
ANIMALS BY STRAY DOGS
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That that certain policy of the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County relating to the payment of animal claims
arising out of the destruction of livestock by stray dogs is
hereby continued, to-wit: The County of Roanoke shall from
and after the date hereof reimburse the owners of livestock
destroyed by stray dogs within the County of Roanoke a sum
equal to one half the value of such livestock so destroyed
based upon a schedule of value of such livestock established
by the administrative branch of the County government; and
2. Such schedule of values shall be established from
time to time and shall become effective from and after fifteen
(15) days from the publication of such schedule of values.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following
recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry
Mrs. Johnson
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2277 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT
FROM THE FHA BY ROANOKE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR
THE DRILLING OF NEW WELLS AND CONNECTIONS TO
EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS TO RELIEVE DROUGHT
CONDITIONS IN ROANOKE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING
THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN
GRANT AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That a certain grant in the amount of $39,300.00
offered to be made by the FHA to Roanoke County to provide
for the drilling of new wells and connections to existing
water systems to relieve drought conditions in Roanoke County
be, and it is hereby, ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Executive be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the County of
Roanoke, the FHA grant agreement accepting, all and singular,
the terms and conditions thereof; and
3. That the County Executive be, and he
authorized and directed to cause the Roanoke
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Service Authority to provide for the work to be accomplished
pursuant to said grant.
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2278-DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT
IN RE:
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class: Exp end i tu res
Fund: Grant Proj ects
Department: FHA Drought Relief Grant
Obj ect: Cash Expenditures 660082-600 $39,300
In-Kind Expenses 660082-699 $157,200
Class: Revenu es
Fund: Grant Projects
Department: FHA Drought Relief Grant
Ob j ec t : Grant from Federal Gov ernmen t 560082-0686 $39,300
In-Kind Match 560082-1104 $157,200
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
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NAYS: None
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2279 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A STATION WAGON TO BE USED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR
VEHICLE THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PURCHASE AND SUPPLY AS AN ALTERNATIVE UPON
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Supervisor Myers raised a question on the type of vehicle
recommended by the Fire Coordinator. He and other Supervisors
advised that it was their impression that a station wagon or
van would be purchased for hauling fire equipment and transport-
ing firemen to training schools, etc. Mr. Monroe, Fire
Coordinator, advised that the Chrysler Newport (police care)
which can be purchased through the State Department of Purchase
and Supply would best meet his needs since the 1979 station
wagons are too small and would therefore be inadequate. It was
also noted that this vehicle would in effect be the County's
command care in the event of an emergency.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That all bids received on March 29, 1979, for the
purchase of a station wagon to be used by the Department of
Fire and Emergency Services be, and the same are hereby,
REJECTED; and
2. That the Roanoke County Department of Fire and
Emergency Services be, and the same is hereby, authorized to
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purchase from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of
Purchases and Supply one (1) Chrysler Newport with equipment
to be installed as outlined in the County's specifications;
and
3. That the purchase price of such motor vheicle and
equipment shall not exceed $6,434.59 for such vehicle without
further authorization of the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
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NAYS:
IN RE:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2280 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,000
FROM THE COUNTY'S UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE TO THE
ACCOUNT 603l4A-2l5B (MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS) FOR BOILER REPLACEMENT-HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class: Expenditures
Fund: General Operating
Department: Buildings' and Grounds
Object:Maintenance'of Buildings "arid Grounds60314A-215B
$5,000
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropraited Balance
60399A-999
(5,000)
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On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the follow-
ing recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2281 GENERALLY APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTAIN RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING SEWER AND WATER PERMITS FOR THE EXPAN-
SION AND EXTENSION OF SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That those certain rules and procedures for obtaining
permits for sewer and water system expansions and extensions
entitled "Procedures For Obtaining Permits for Residential
And Commerical Development Where County Water And/Or Sewer
Extensions Are Reguired," and being on file in the office of
the Clerk of the County Board be, and the same hereby are,
generally approved; and
2. That future amendments, supplements or changes to
such rules and procedures shall be made and shall become
effective only from and after thirty (30) days following due
notice of intention to make any such amendment, supplement
or change and after persons affected by such amendments,
supplements or changes shall have been heard relating to such
proposed amendments, supplements or changes.
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On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Nr. Compton, Hr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2282-REQUEST OF ROANOKE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD FOR APPROPRIATIONS IN ANTICIPATION
OF RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Ob j ec t :
Expenditures
General Operating
Miscellaneous Operating Functions
Advance to Federal Programs Fund
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
60318f-901
$40,000
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance
60399a-999
(40,000)
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Obj ect:
Expenditures
Federal Programs
Federal Programs
Reimburse General Fund
625000-399a
$40,000
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Revenues
Federal Programs
Federal Programs
Reimburse General Fund
625000-399a
$40,000
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Class:
Fund:
Department:
Obj ect:
Revenues
Federal Programs
Federal Programs
Advance from General Operating Fund 525000-1100
$40,000
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: APPOINTMENT-COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Compton moved that Mrs. Harold D. (Ellen)
Penturff be appointed to serve as one of two representatives
from the Hollins District on the Roanoke County Court Service
Unit Advisory Council for a term of two years ending on March
22, 1981, which motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2283 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS' SUPPORT FOR THE CONCEPT OF
CONSOLIDATION OF THE NORFOLK & WESTERN
RAILWAY AND THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY, AND URGING
THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE NORFOLK &
vlESTERN RAILWAY TO MAKE EVERY REASONABLE
EFFORT TO ~AINTAIN THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE
NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY IN THE ROANOKE
VALLEY SHOULD SUCH CONSOLIDATION OCCUR
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That the Board, recognizing that the continued
growth, development and progress of the Norfolk & Western
Railway has been through the years a vital element in the growth,
development and progress of the entire Roanoke Valley, does
hereby support the concept of consolidation of the Norfolk &
Western Railway with the Southern Railway; and
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2. That the Board does urge Mr. John P. Fishwick,
President, and other appropriate officials of the Norfolk &
Western Railway to make every reasonable effort, should such
consolidation in fact occur, to maintain the headquarters of
the Norfolk & Western Railway in the Roanoke Valley as the
essential part of the business community it has been throughout
the years of its location therein; and
3. That the Clerk of the Board of County Supervisors
forthwith forward duly attested copies of this resolution to
Mr. John P. Fishwick, President of the the Norfolk & Western
Railway, and such other officials thereof as he may be advised.
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: APPOINTMENT-COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Myers moved that Mr. Charles Van Hoback be
reappointed to serve as one of two representatives of the
Catawba District on the Roanoke County Court Service Unit
Advisory Council for a term of one year ending on March 22,
1980, which motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2284 REQUESTING THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION
TO ACCEPT CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF
LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE INTO THE
STATE SECONDARY SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF
MAINTENANCE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County as follows:
1. That the State Department of Highways and Transportatior
is hereby requested to accept into the State Secondary System
for purposes of maintenance the following streets or portions
thereof located in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to-wit:
a. Valley Avenue from its present termination of State
maintenance to the terminus of said street
b. Pinkard Avenue between Booker Road and Washington
Road
c. All of Summit Avenue
d. Washington Road; and
2. That the County of Roanoke by reason of this request
does not undertake any obligation of maintenance of such
streets; and
3. That attested copies of this resolution be forwarded
to the appropriate officials of the State Department of
Highways, and Transportation.
Chairman Johnson "relinquis^hed the Chair to Vice-"Chairman
Myers.andmoved"adoption of the foregoing resolution, which
motion was approved :by the" following recorde'd Vote:
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AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
At this point, Acting Chairman Myers turned the Chair
over to Mrs. Johnson.
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IN RE:
EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS
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Mr. Ron Adkins, Adkins-Fitzgerald Insurance Agency, Inc.,
appeared before the Board and asked the Supervisors to consider
extending the period to submit proposals on the County
employees' group health and life insurance to 60 days instead
of 30. Supervisor Myers also submitted admendments to the
proposed specifications relating to the self-administered plan
of insurance to be incorporated into the specs.
Supervisor Compton moved that the staff be authorized to
proceed to advertise and solicit proposals for this group
insurance plan, which motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:53 p.m., on motion of Supervisor Terry and the
following recorded vote the Board went into Executive Session
to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
At 10:36 p.m, on motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous
voice vote, the Board reconvened in open session.
IN RE: ANNEXATION
Supervisor Myers moved that the County wholeheartedly
oppose the annexation of a certain tract of land in West County
to the City of Salem which recently has been publicized and
authorize the County Attorney to take all necessary steps to
oppose the suit, which motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: ADJOURt~1ENT
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time, and on the motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous
voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
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